Henson said the Dutch side police was immediately informed of the incident when the two men drive the getaway car to the Dutch side of the island. He said several police patrols were dispatched in search of the vehicle and the suspects whose description was given to them. In the car he said police found an alarm pistol, blank shots (for the alarm pistol) a large butcher's knife, some cash and other items linking the suspects to the crime scene. All items were confiscated for further investigation. The suspect G.J.L. had no objections and freely accompanied the Gendarmes to the French side to give his statement. R.F.M. refused to go with the Gendarmes and he remains in custody on the Dutch side for further investigation. Chief Prosecutor Taco Stein said the duo had appeared before the judge of instruction where their pre-trial detention was prolonged.
In another case of robbery the police are asking members of the public to come forward if they have information on the suspect who stabbed an American Tourist during an Armed Robbery on the Board Walk. Henson said this incident occurred also on Friday during the evening hours in close proximity of the Green House.
The police spokesman said a lone robber attacked the American couple as they were walking towards Green House. The victims have been identified as J.A.F and J.P.F from the United States. They described their attacker as a Blackman who was armed with a knife. The male victim tried to defend his wife from any type of harm and he himself was stabbed in the stomach by the robber. The man also suffered injuries to his head. The bandit then made off with the man's wallet which had contained credit cards, some cash and other personal items.
The victim J.A.F. has been hospitalized for the wounds he has suffered. The Special Robber Unit is asking anyone who may have any information in connection with this case to contact the police Department and pass on that information. This is an extremely serious case and the detectives and police are doing everything they can to solve this matter.
